Emergency Contingency Plan – Vehicle

Breakdowns
Driver
Company drivers are responsible to communicate to the company any
Responsibilities
unforeseen events that are likely to delay completion of their delivery. The
company will arrange to dispatch appropriate services to address the situation.
The driver is responsible to stay with the vehicle and ensure that the vehicle and
cargo are secured and all breakdown procedures are followed according to
FMCSR.
Notification
Procedures * In the event of an immediate emergency of life threatening situation, the
driver should call 911.
* Drivers should call the company to communicate the situation. Provide
exact location, involvement of other parties, assessment of situation, and
time of next scheduled customer delivery.

* For breakdowns, the company will arrange for a third party service. A call
back number for the driver should be provided to the service company in the
event of needing firsthand information to help facilitate repairs or to help
locate the location of the driver.

* If necessary, the company should communicate the delay to the next

scheduled delivery and apprise them of the situation.
Safety Precautions
In the event of a disabled vehicle stopped on the traveled portion or shoulder of a
roadway, the driver should:

* Immediately turn on the vehicle’s hazard warning signals

* Set out emergency warning devices within 10 minutes

* Emergency devices must be placed in accordance with FMCSR 392.22

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Breakdowns

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